Denison Witmer: Denison Witmer [Album Review]
Denison Witmer Denison Witmer Asthmatic Kitty Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Denison Witmer blends past and present on his ninth LP. Album Review: Coming close … Read more
The National: Think You Can Wait [7-Inch Feature]
The National “Think You Can Wait” 4AD Records [2011] Here at The Fire Note we take National releases very seriously. It only makes sense to … Read more
Beady Eye – Second Bite of the Apple Video / BE out 6/18
“The word is up if you’re tough enough” is the attitude delivered chorus you will hear from the new Beady Eye single “Second Bite Of … Read more
The Thermals Video for “The Sunset” / Album ‘Desperate Ground’ Out Now
Below is The Thermals new video for “The Sunset” from the band’s new album Desperate Ground (TFN Review HERE) out now on Saddle Creek. The … Read more
JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound: Howl [Album Review]
JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound Howl Bloodshot Records [2013] Fire Note Says: JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound craft funk and soul that appeals … Read more
Shannon And The Clams: Dreams In The Rat House [Album Review]
Shannon And The Clams Dreams In The Rat House Hardly Art Records [2013] Fire Note Says: 50’s rock ’n’ roll meets 60’s garage on this … Read more
Case Studies – This Is Another Life / 200 Hand Numbered Ltd Edition
Case Studies is the musical project of Jesse Lortz, a prolific Seattle based musician that was part of The Dutchess and the Duke. This Is … Read more
Garage/Surf Duo CRUSHED OUT Announce Summer Tour Dates
CRUSHED OUT is a husband and wife guitar/drum duo from Brooklyn, NY consisting of Frank Hoier (guitar/ vocals) and Moselle Spiller (drums/vocals) who are inspired … Read more
Sub Pop’s Daughn Gibson – Download “You Don’t Fade” MP3
Sub Pop is offering a download of Daughn Gibson’s “You Don’t Fade”, from his forthcoming Sub Pop debut. Me Moan will be available July 8th … Read more
She & Him: Volume 3 [Album Review]
She & Him Volume 3 Merge Records [2013] Fire Note Says: She & Him embrace a higher profile as Volume 3 maintains their retro swagger. … Read more
The Airborne Toxic Event: Such Hot Blood [Album Review]
The Airborne Toxic Event Such Hot Blood Island Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Airborne Toxic Event swings for the fences with their third LP. … Read more
Dead Confederate: In The Marrow [Album Review]
Dead Confederate In The Marrow Spiderbomb Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Dead Confederate makes no attempt to expand boundaries, but still keep everything solid. Album … Read more
Harper Simon Music Video for New Single ’99 / Album Out Now
’99 is the second single taken from Harper Simon’s new album Division Street, produced by Tom Rothrock (Elliott Smith, Beck) via Play It Again Sam … Read more
The National: Trouble Will Find Me [Album Review]
The National Trouble Will Find Me 4AD Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The National are a band at the top of their craft doing what … Read more
The Orange Peels: Sun Moon [Album Review]
The Orange Peels Sun Moon Minty Fresh Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Sun Moon will sneak up on you and set its hooks deep in … Read more
The Features: The Features [Album Review]
The Features The Features Serpents And Snakes / BMG [2013] Fire Note Says: The Features introduce a bit more electro into their rock n roll … Read more
Wild Nothing: Empty Estate EP [Album Review]
Wild Nothing Empty Estate EP Captured Tracks Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Wild Nothing increase the synths on the Empty Estate EP. Album Review: The … Read more
Deep Purple: Now What?! [Album Review]
Deep Purple Now What?! Eagle Rock Entertainment [2013] Fire Note Says: Now What?! is an album that sounds every bit as classic as the band … Read more
The Wednesday Club: Passing Strange [Album Review]
The Wednesday Club Passing Strange Cath ‘N Dad Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Brainiac Leeds troupe continue work on their Doctorate in learned indie weirdness. … Read more
Queens of The Stone Age New Video for “Kalopsia” from …Like Clockwork
I will say that this song and video has raised our anticipation for the new Queens of Stone Age record …Like Clockwork due out on … Read more
Son Lux New 7″ LTD to 300 Signed Copies on Green / Black Vinyl
Son Lux has officially signed with Joyful Noise Recordings and already has a limited edition 7″ single available. Son Lux is Ryan Lott – music … Read more
2012 Flashback: 6 Albums TFN Missed
The Fire Note receives hundreds of album submissions through the door each year so it is a wonder that we don’t miss more releases that … Read more
Todd Rundgren: State [Album Review]
Todd Rundgren State Esoteric Recordings [2013] Fire Note Says: The State of Todd Rundgren’s Union of Pop and Art. Album Review: Although Todd Rundgren stepped … Read more
On The Water: False Starts [Album Review]
On The Water False Starts Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: False Starts shows promise, but its title is a little close for comfort. Album Review: … Read more
Huey Lewis & The News: Sports (30th Anniversary Edition) [Reissue Review]
Huey Lewis & The News Sports (30th Anniversary Edition) Universal Music Group [2013] Fire Note Says: A guilty pop-rock pleasure that is now 30 years … Read more